The Hobbit
"The greatest adventure is what lies ahead..."
Originally released in 1977. The Hobbit is a family/fantasy film. directed by Arthur Rankin, Jr.. At just 77 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Orson Bean, John Huston, and Hans Conried
Synopsis
The story follows the adventures of Bilbo Baggins, a diminutive creative who resides in a place called Middle-Earth before he is compelled to go on a quest to find a treasure buried deep in the heart of the Lonely Mountain.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 27, 1977
48 years ago
Runtime
1h 17m
77 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (346 votes)
Budget
$3M
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
Japan
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Directors
Top Cast
Orson Bean
as Bilbo Baggins (voice)
John Huston
as Gandalf the Grey (voice)
Hans Conried
as Thorin (voice)
Richard Boone
as Smaug (voice)
Theodore Gottlieb
as Gollum (voice)
Otto Preminger
as Elvenking (voice)
Cyril Ritchard
as Elrond (voice)
Paul Frees
as Bombur/Troll #1 (voice)
Don Messick
as Balin/Troll #3/Goblin/Lord of the Eagles (voice)
John Stephenson
as Dori/Great Goblin/Bard (voice)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $3,000,000
Production Companies
- Rankin/Bass Productions
- Topcraft
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Hobbit about?
The story follows the adventures of Bilbo Baggins, a diminutive creative who resides in a place called Middle-Earth before he is compelled to go on a quest to find a treasure buried deep in the hea...
Who directed The Hobbit?
The Hobbit was directed by Arthur Rankin, Jr..
How long is The Hobbit?
The Hobbit has a runtime of 1 hours and 17 minutes (77 minutes total).
When was The Hobbit released?
The Hobbit was released on November 27, 1977 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Hobbit?
The main cast of The Hobbit includes Orson Bean, John Huston, Hans Conried, Richard Boone, Theodore Gottlieb.
Is The Hobbit worth watching?
The Hobbit has a user rating of 6.5/10 based on 346 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.